Whatever stage you are at in your journey in film, whether you just enjoy watching films or are starting to make your own work, this is a chance to experience the latest work from upcoming Writer / Director Corinne Walker and get an insight into her latest film, Homegrown.

Homegrown is a dark drama with a hint of horror which uncovers racism, exploitation and modern-day slavery on a fruit farm in the South West.

On the hottest day in the year, homesick Barbadian fruit farm worker Nicole gears up for another day of back-breaking work under the watchful eye of supervisor Travis. On this particular day however, it seems as though Nicole’s prayers have been answered when Mr Jones, the farm’s elusive owner pays a surprise visit. Nicole spends the day trying to draw his attention to the inhumane conditions. While as the heat rises, it gets harder to know what’s real and what’s not.

About Corinne Walker

Corinne Walker is a Bristol-based Writer-Director. Her first short Clifford, commissioned by BBC Arts was a 90s-sitcom style look at gentrification and the housing crisis. The film subsequently screened at Fringe of Colour, Exeter Phoenix and Bafta-Qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.

She has previously been part of the BFI Network South West Script Development Lab and BFI’s New Voices scheme. She was also selected as part of ALUNA LABS first cohort. She is passionate about telling diverse but local stories which shine a light on her home city and wider South West region and championing regional and underrepresented talent.

As a writer, she has been commissioned by Tamasha Theatre Company, Engine House Productions and the Rural Black History Project amongst others.

She currently works as Artist Development Producer for theatre company Beyond Face, continuing her passion to champion black and global majority talent from the South West.

Event in partnership with BFI NETWORK South West.

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